Serving 212 students in grades Kindergarten-3, A C Houghton Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 212 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49%
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50% in OR)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
A C Houghton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
A C Houghton Elementary School's student population of 212 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
212 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of A C Houghton Elementary School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)45-49%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
49%
25%
Black
n/a
2%
White
47%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
24%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% OR state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% OR state average).
How many students attend A C Houghton Elementary School?
212 students attend A C Houghton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of A C Houghton Elementary School students are Hispanic, 47% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of A C Houghton Elementary School?
A C Houghton Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does A C Houghton Elementary School offer ?
A C Houghton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is A C Houghton Elementary School part of?
A C Houghton Elementary School is part of Morrow SD 1 School District.
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